CEO, Behavioral Health Leader (State Hospital)

State of Ohio; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development

Job summary

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH) in Ohio seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the hospital’s strategic, clinical, and administrative operations. The CEO will ensure safe, high-quality inpatient care, a resilient workforce, and robust regulatory compliance within a recovery-oriented framework.

The role requires executive leadership of a complex statewide psychiatric hospital network, strong community partnerships, and accountability across all departments to advance Ohio’s behavioral

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in human services or health services related management field.
• 4+ years of work experience as a supervisor of programs or services that provide behavioral healthcare.
• 2+ years of work experience in budget management.
• 1+ year of work experience in public relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hospital Operations: oversee admission and day-to-day operations of a state psychiatric hospital.
• Shape the Future of Mental Health Care: develop and evaluate a unified mental health delivery system in line with DBH policy.
• Build & Support Teams: supervise top-level leaders and ensure cross-department accountability.
• Drive Quality & Compliance: maintain accreditation standards (The Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicare).
• Strengthen Community Partnerships: collaborate with mental health boards and local agencies for integrated services.
• Oversee Budget & Growth: manage multimillion-dollar budgets and facility projects.
• Represent & Advocate: serve as the face of NBH to staff, unions, partners, and the public.
• Lead Through Challenge: provide steady leadership during crises to ensure continuity of care and staff safety.
• Advance System Integration: work with DBH Central Office to strengthen state hospital network and quality initiatives.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in human services or health services management

Job description

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH) in Ohio seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the hospital’s strategic, clinical, and administrative operations. The CEO will ensure safe, high-quality inpatient care, a resilient workforce, and robust regulatory compliance within a recovery-oriented framework.

The role requires executive leadership of a complex statewide psychiatric hospital network, strong community partnerships, and accountability across all departments to advance Ohio’s behavioral